Bus from Waterford (Ireland) to Dublin
3 direct routes · about 155 min · first bus 03:45, last bus 20:45 (weekdays); night service 736 runs 03:25–18:55.
Next buses to Dublin as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~155 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 03:25 | 18:55 | Parnell Street | Eden Quay | Carlow & Clondalkin |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~160 min | 9 | Sat 9 · Sun 9 | 03:45 | 20:45 | SETU Cork Road | Bachelors Walk | Kilkenny & Clondalkin |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~190 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:45 | 15:45 | Parnell Street | Eden Quay | Carlow, Naas & Clondalkin |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 736 bus or 600 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Waterford to Dublin?
3 routes run directly from Waterford to Dublin: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 736, 12 times each weekday — board at Parnell Street and get off at Eden Quay, about 155 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Dublin?
Around 155 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Carlow, Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:45 and the last around 20:45 — and night service 736 runs 03:25–18:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford to Dublin?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.